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1997 Porsche 968 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Porsche 968 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). There are no recalls for it.

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BFewer problems than a typical 968 year, for its age

#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1997 Porsche 968 problems

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No recalls for the 1997 Porsche 968

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Porsche 968. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 1997 Porsche 968

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Body, doors & structure

DOOR LOCK FAILED.

Filed Incident Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 537710

Porsche 968: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20011000Engine & coolingB
19971000Body, doors & structureB
19952000Body, doors & structureC
19944000Transmission & drivetrainD
19933000Transmission & drivetrainD
All 968 years

1997 Porsche 968 vs rivals

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Questions about the 1997 Porsche 968

Does the 1997 Porsche 968 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Porsche 968 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Porsche 968?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).

How many complaints has the 1997 Porsche 968 had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 3, 1998 and the latest on July 3, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1997 Porsche 968 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Porsche 968 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 1997 Porsche 968 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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